Category: Climbing
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Tom Frost
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Yosemite climbing legend and one of my personal heroes, Tom Frost. Tom was one of the first to climb The North American Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite during the 1960s with Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, and Chuck Pratt. With Robbins and Pratt, Tom…
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Royal Robbins (1935-2017)
Our deepest sympathies go out this morning to the family of Royal Robbins.
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Rockfall Reshapes Iconic Half Dome Climb
A massive sheet of rock has fallen from the vertical face of Half Dome, making one of the most popular routes attempted by climbers in North America even more challenging.
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Climber Dies after Proposing to Girlfriend
A 36-year-old rock climber from the northern Bay Area died Saturday from a fall while climbing Matthes Crest in Yosemite National Park.
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Instapicked: Salathe Wall Camping
Here’s an interesting spot that looks like we can roll off the cliff. Let’s sleep here. Said no one ever.
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Instapicked: Camping 2000 feet Up
Definitely not the place you want to camp if you sleep walk.
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Be Safe on Half Dome by Yexplore (video)
Ever wondered what the cable route up Half Dome is like? Getting ready for your own climb in a couple of weeks? Watch this great video on Half Dome safety by Yexplore
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What’s To Do This Weekend – Memorial Day Edition
I’m sure you’ve got your Memorial Day trip to Yosemite all planned out by now, right? Right? Wait, no? Well here’s some fun and exciting activities for everyone in the family to make this Memorial Day trip to Yosemite “THE BEST EVER” (as my daughter says).
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Another Yosemite Hiker Rescued by CHP
For the 2nd time in as many weeks a hiker in Yosemite has had to be rescued by helicopter.
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Yosemite Falls Spaceline (video)
Here’s a view of Yosemite Falls you’re not likely to see again soon, looking down at your feet as you walk a line out over the falls.